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Real, sourced common-problem guides for 365 models sold in South Africa.

Aston Martin

Aston Martin DB11 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: DB11 V8 (2017-present): 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8, Mercedes-AMG M177-derived - the same… / DB11 V12 (2016-present, later replaced by the AMR/facelift range): 5.2L…

Aston Martin V12 Vantage - common problems & reliability

Applies to: GEN 1 V8 Vantage (2005-2017): 4.3L AM05 naturally-aspirated V8 (2005-2008), 283kW/380bhp… and 4 more

Audi

Audi A1 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0 TSI / 1.2 TSI / 1.4 TSI (up to ~150 PS/250 Nm, including the Polo GTI Mk5/6R and Mk6/6C 1.4 TSI… / 1.6 TDI

Audi A3 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0 TSI / 1.2 TSI / 1.4 TSI (up to ~150 PS/250 Nm, including the Polo GTI Mk5/6R and Mk6/6C 1.4 TSI… / 1.6 TDI / EA888 Gen 2 / EA888 Gen 3 / 1.8 TSI / 1.8T / 2.0 TSI / 2.0T and 18 more

Audi A3 Sportback - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.4 TSI / 1.4 TFSI / EA211 / CZDA / CZEA / CHPA

Audi A4 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EA888 Gen 2 / EA888 Gen 3 / 1.8 TSI / 1.8T / 2.0 TSI / 2.0T / 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TFSI / EA113 1.8T 20V / Not engine-specific - shared J293 body/cooling-system module

Audi A4 1.8T 20V - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.8L Turbo 20V, engine code BFB

Audi A4 2.0 TDi - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0 TDI EA189 / 2.0 TDI

Audi A5 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EA888 Gen 2 / EA888 Gen 3 / 1.8 TSI / 1.8T / 2.0 TSI / 2.0T / 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TFSI

Audi A8 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Not engine-specific - shared J293 body/cooling-system module

Audi Q2 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0 TFSI three-cylinder turbopetrol (South African launch engine, May 2017-2021,… / 1.4 TFSI four-cylinder turbopetrol with cylinder-on-demand (badged 35 TFSI in South…

Audi Q3 2.0 TDI - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0 TDI EA189, Audi Q3 8U engine codes CFFA/CFFB (2.0 TDI, ~103-110kW) and CFGC/CFGD… / 2.0 TDI EA189, Audi Q5 8R engine codes CAHA/CAGA (pre-facelift, 2008-2013, ~105-125kW)…

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 1 (Q5 8R pre-facelift, 2008-2012, engine code CDNC/CDNB) / 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 2 (Q3 8U pre-facelift, 2012-2015, engine code CCZA/CCZC) and 2 more

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L TFSI, engine code CDN/CDNC (EA888 Generation 1)

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 1, engine code CDNC/CDNB (also seen as CCTC on some earlier… / 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 1 (Q5 8R pre-facelift, 2008-2012, engine code CDNC/CDNB) and 3 more

Audi Q5 2.0T quattro - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 1, engine code CDNC/CDNB (also seen as CCTC on some earlier…

Audi R8 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 4.2L FSI V8, naturally aspirated, direct injection (Type 42, 2007-2015) - 309kW/430Nm at… / 5.2L FSI V10, naturally aspirated, direct injection, shared core architecture with the… and 1 more

Audi RS6 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 4.2L twin-turbo V8 (BCY)

Audi S3 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0 TFSI (BHZ)

Audi TT - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EA113 1.8T 20V

BAIC

BAIC B40 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0T / 2.0 Turbo / 2.0T 6-speed automatic

BAIC Beijing X55 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T / 1.5 Turbo / Magic Core 1.5T / 1.5T 7DCT

Bentley

Bentley Continental GT - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 6.0L W12 twin-turbocharged - 552hp/411kW at launch (2003), rising through… / 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8, added to the range in 2012 (second generation only) as a…

BMW

BMW 1 Series - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N47 / 2.0 / N20 / B47

BMW 120i (N43) - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L N43B20 (naturally aspirated, direct injection, no Valvetronic)

BMW 120i (N46N) - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L N46NB20 (naturally aspirated, port injection, Valvetronic)

BMW 125i - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N20 / N47 / 2.0

BMW 135i - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N55 / 3.0 / N54

BMW 220 M2 Coupe - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N55 single-turbocharged inline-6 / 3.0

BMW 3 Series - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N20 / 2.0 / N47 / M52TU naturally aspirated inline-6 (1998-2000) / M54 naturally aspirated inline-6 (2000-2006), 2.2L/2.5L/2.8L/3.0L variants and 4 more

BMW 320d - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N47 / 2.0 / 2.0L B48 turbopetrol, 135kW/300Nm (320i) / 2.0L B48 turbopetrol, higher output (330i) / 3.0L B58 turbopetrol (M340i) and 1 more

BMW 320i - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N20 / 2.0 / 2.0L B48 turbopetrol, 135kW/300Nm (320i) / 2.0L B48 turbopetrol, higher output (330i) / 3.0L B58 turbopetrol (M340i) and 1 more

BMW 330d - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L B48 turbopetrol, 135kW/300Nm (320i) / 2.0L B48 turbopetrol, higher output (330i) / 3.0L B58 turbopetrol (M340i) / 2.0L B47/later N47 turbodiesel, 140kW/400Nm (320d)

BMW 333i - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.2L M30B32 naturally aspirated inline-six (3,210cc, badged '3.3'), 145kW/285Nm @…

BMW 5 Series - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N63 / 4.4 / M52TU naturally aspirated inline-6 (1998-2000) / M54 naturally aspirated inline-6 (2000-2006), 2.2L/2.5L/2.8L/3.0L variants

BMW i8 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L B38 turbocharged inline-3 petrol engine, rear-mounted, driving the rear wheels only… / Separate synchronous electric motor driving the front wheels only through a GKN 2-speed… and 2 more

BMW M135i - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N55 / B58 / 3.0

BMW M2 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N55 single-turbocharged inline-6 / S55 twin-turbocharged inline-6 / 3.0

BMW M2 Competition - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N55 single-turbocharged inline-6 / S55 twin-turbocharged inline-6 / 3.0

BMW M2 CS - common problems & reliability

Applies to: S55 twin-turbocharged inline-6 / 3.0

BMW M3 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: S65B40 4.0L naturally aspirated V8, 309kW/420Nm, 8,300rpm redline, individual throttle…

BMW M340i - common problems & reliability

Applies to: B58B30M1 (commonly referred to as 'B58TU1', the 2019-onward updated revision) 3.0L…

BMW M5 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: S63B44T0 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 (2011-2014), 412kW (560PS)/553hp at 6,000-7,000rpm,… / S63B44T4 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 (2018-2023), standard 441kW (600PS)/750Nm;…

BMW M5 Competition - common problems & reliability

Applies to: S63B44T4 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 (2018-2023), standard 441kW (600PS)/750Nm;…

BMW M8 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: S63TU4 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 (2019-present) - a distinct, later revision of BMW's…

BMW X3 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N20 / 2.0 / N55 / 3.0 / N47 / M52TU naturally aspirated inline-6 (1998-2000) / M54 naturally aspirated inline-6 (2000-2006), 2.2L/2.5L/2.8L/3.0L variants / B47 / B48 / B57 / B58 and 1 more

BMW X3 M - common problems & reliability

Applies to: B47 / B48 / B57 / B58 / S58 / 2.0 / 3.0

BMW X3 sDrive20i - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N20 / N47 / 2.0 / B47 / B48 / B57 / B58 / S58 / 3.0

BMW X5 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N63 / 4.4 / N55 / 3.0 / M52TU naturally aspirated inline-6 (1998-2000) / M54 naturally aspirated inline-6 (2000-2006), 2.2L/2.5L/2.8L/3.0L variants

BMW X6 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: N63 / 4.4 / N55 / 3.0

BMW Z3 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M52TU naturally aspirated inline-6 (1998-2000) / M54 naturally aspirated inline-6 (2000-2006), 2.2L/2.5L/2.8L/3.0L variants

BYD

BYD Atto 3 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Single front-mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, 150kW/310Nm, front-wheel-drive,… and 1 more

BYD Atto 8 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine (110kW/220Nm) plus single electric motor… / 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine (110kW/220Nm) plus electric motor(s),…

BYD Dolphin - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, front-wheel-drive, paired with a 44.9kWh… / Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, front-wheel-drive, paired with a larger Blade…

BYD Dolphin Surf - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, 55kW/135Nm, front-wheel-drive, paired with a… / Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, 55kW/135Nm, front-wheel-drive, paired with a…

BYD Seal - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Single rear-mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, rear-wheel-drive, paired with a… / Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors, all-wheel-drive, combined approximately 390kW…

BYD Sealion 5 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5-litre petrol engine (72kW/122Nm) plus electric motor (145kW/300Nm), DM-i plug-in… / 1.5-litre petrol engine (72kW/122Nm) plus electric motor (145kW/300Nm), DM-i plug-in…

BYD Sealion 6 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine plus front electric motor, Super DM Hybrid system,… / 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine plus dual electric motors, Super DM Hybrid system,…

BYD Sealion 7 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Single rear-mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, rear-wheel-drive, 82.56kWh Blade… / Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors, all-wheel-drive, 82.56kWh Blade Battery LFP…

BYD Shark 6 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Turbocharged petrol engine plus dual electric motors, DM-o (Dual Mode off-road) Super…

Changan

Changan Alsvin - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5 / DCT / 7-speed dual-clutch transmission

Changan Deepal S07 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Electric - single rear-axle motor, 160kW/320Nm, 80kWh battery (BEV, the specification…

Chery

Chery Q - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Battery-electric, single rear-mounted motor, 90kW/115Nm, 42.7kWh battery, claimed range…

Chery Tiggo - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L turbopetrol

Chery Tiggo 4 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L turbopetrol, 108kW/210Nm (Elite/Elite SE trims, manual or CVT) / 1.5L petrol (naturally aspirated), 83kW/138Nm (LiT/Urban/Comfort trims) / 1.5L turbopetrol / 1.5T / 1.6T and 1 more

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol, 83kW/170Nm (LiT trim, 5-speed manual or CVT) / 1.5T turbopetrol, 108kW/210Nm (1.5T Elite and Million Edition trims, 6-speed DCT) and 1 more

Chery Tiggo 7 CSH - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T turbopetrol plug-in hybrid, Chery's own 'CSH' (Super Hybrid) architecture combining…

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L turbopetrol, 108kW/210Nm (CVT automatic, Distinctive and Executive trims) / 1.5L turbopetrol / 1.5T / 1.6T / 2.0T

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0T GDI (187kW/390Nm) / 1.5T / 1.6T / 2.0T

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0T GDI (187kW/390Nm)

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Camaro - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.6L V6 (RPO LGX) / 2.0L Turbo (RPO LTG)

Chevrolet Captiva - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.4L Ecotec petrol / 2.2L diesel

Chevrolet Corvette - common problems & reliability

Applies to: C5 (1997-2004): 5.7L LS1 V8, naturally aspirated, pushrod OHV - approximately… / C6 (2005-2013): 6.0L LS2 V8 (2005-2007) - 400hp/400lb-ft (298kW); 6.2L LS3 V8 (2008-2013… and 2 more

Chevrolet Orlando - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L VCDi diesel / 1.8L petrol

Chevrolet Spark - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2L petrol / 1.0L petrol (Spark Lite)

Chevrolet Utility - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.4L petrol (C14SE) / 1.8L petrol / 1.7 DTi diesel (55kW/165Nm) / 1.3D turbodiesel (2012-2017, 55kW/170Nm)

Chrysler

Chrysler 200 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.4L Tigershark (Sales Codes ED6/ED8)

Citroen

Citroen C3 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: PureTech EB2 1.2L Inline-3 / 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol / 1.2L turbopetrol

Citroen C4 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: PureTech EB2 1.2L Inline-3

Dacia

Dacia Duster - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L dCi (K9K) turbodiesel

Daihatsu

Daihatsu Sirion - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.3L DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, naturally-aspirated petrol (K3-VE per the platform's…

Datsun

Datsun Go+ - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2L HR12DE (naturally aspirated, inline-3 DOHC, shared with Nissan Micra/March K13)

Ferrari

Ferrari 296 GTB - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2,992cc (3.0L) twin-turbocharged 120-degree V6, Ferrari's own design, combined with a…

Ferrari 458 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 4.5L F136 FB naturally-aspirated V8, flat-plane crankshaft, direct injection -…

Ferrari 488 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.9L F154 CB twin-turbocharged V8, flat-plane crankshaft, dry-sump lubrication, direct…

Ferrari California - common problems & reliability

Applies to: California (2008-2014): 4.3L F136IB naturally-aspirated V8, 338kW/460cv/453hp at… / California T (2014-2017): 3.9L F154 BB twin-turbocharged V8, Ferrari's first… and 2 more

Ferrari F430 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 4.3L F136 naturally-aspirated V8, flat-plane crankshaft - 360kW/490PS/483hp at 8,500rpm,…

Ferrari F8 Tributo - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.9L F154 CG twin-turbocharged V8, flat-plane crankshaft, dry-sump lubrication -…

Ferrari Purosangue - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 6.5L (6,496cc) naturally-aspirated V12 (Ferrari F140IA) - 725cv (715hp/533kW) at…

Ferrari Roma - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Roma (2020-present, coupe): 3.9L F154 twin-turbocharged V8, a higher-output tune than… / Roma Spider (2023-present): same 3.9L F154 twin-turbo engine and 8-speed dual-clutch…

Ferrari SF90 Stradale - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3,990cc (4.0L) twin-turbocharged V8 (F154 architecture), combined with three electric…

Fiat

Fiat 500 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2L 8v Fire naturally-aspirated petrol (51kW/102Nm per Stellantis's own 2008 SA-launch… / 1.4L 16v naturally-aspirated petrol - a real, SA-market-confirmed variant (CAR Magazine… and 1 more

Ford

Ford B-Max - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0L EcoBoost (Fox family)

Ford Bantam 1.3 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.3L Rocam SOHC (naturally aspirated petrol)

Ford Cortina - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2L/1.5L Kent inline-four (Mk1, 1962-1966) / 1.6L Crossflow Kent inline-four (Mk2 onward) / 2.5L/3.0L Essex V6 (Mk2-Mk5, 'Big Six'/GT/XLE/Perana/Interceptor trims) and 4 more

Ford EcoSport - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0L EcoBoost (Fox family) / 1.0L EcoBoost (Fox family) turbopetrol, 92kW/170Nm - see also KC-000013 for a related… / 1.5L Ti-VCT petrol (naturally aspirated), 82-91kW/138-150Nm and 1 more

Ford Everest - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel / 3.0L V6 Lion / Lion V6

Ford Everest 3.0 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.0L WEAT (also badged WEC/WET in related applications) 4-cylinder DOHC turbo diesel

Ford Expedition - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EcoBoost 3.5L V6 / 3.5L EcoBoost V6

Ford Fiesta - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0L EcoBoost (Fox family) / 1.6L EcoBoost/GTDi turbopetrol (ST derivative only), 134kW/240Nm and 3 more

Ford Fiesta ST - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6L EcoBoost/GTDi turbopetrol (ST derivative only), 134kW/240Nm / 1.0L EcoBoost (Fox family) turbopetrol, 92kW/170Nm (Trend/Titanium) - see KC-000013 for… and 2 more

Ford Figo - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L Sigma petrol (naturally aspirated, 4-cylinder), 82kW/136Nm (pre-facelift, 2015-2018) / 1.5L TDCi turbodiesel, 74kW/215Nm (pre-facelift, 2015-2018) and 4 more

Ford Figo Freestyle - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L Ti-VCT naturally aspirated petrol, 3-cylinder, 88kW/150Nm (2015-c.2019) / 1.5L Ti-VCT naturally aspirated petrol, 3-cylinder, 91kW/150Nm (facelift, from c.2019) and 1 more

Ford Focus - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0L EcoBoost (Fox family)

Ford Kuga - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6L EcoBoost/GTDi turbopetrol

Ford Mustang - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (4th-generation "Coyote") / 2.3L EcoBoost / 5.0L Coyote

Ford Ranger - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel / 3.0L V6 Lion / Lion V6 / Duratorq 2.2 TDCi / Duratorq 3.2 TDCi

Ford Ranger 3.2 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.2L Puma 5-cylinder turbodiesel

Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCi Auto - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.2L Puma 5-cylinder turbodiesel

Ford Tracer - common problems & reliability

Applies to: B3 1.3L Carburettor

Geely

Geely Coolray - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T four-cylinder turbopetrol, engine code BHE15-EFZ, 128kW at 5,500rpm / 290Nm at…

Geely E2 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Single rear-mounted electric motor, 85kW/150Nm, 39.4kWh LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate)…

Geely E5 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Single electric motor, 160kW/320Nm, 60.22kWh LFP battery, up to 410km WLTP range (BEV…

GWM

GWM P-Series - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L GW4D20M turbodiesel / 2.0L GW4D20M turbodiesel, 120kW/400Nm, ZF 8-speed automatic or manual, sole engine…

GWM Ora - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Battery-electric (BEV) - all Ora 03 variants / Battery-electric (BEV), hybrid-electric (HEV) and internal-combustion (ICE) powertrain…

GWM P500 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.4L GW4D24 turbodiesel, 135kW/480Nm, 9-speed automatic / 2.0T petrol-hybrid (HEV), per SA-market P500 HEV trim

GWM Steed - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0 VGT / 2.0 / 2.5 TCi / 2.5

GWM Tank 300 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.4L turbodiesel, 135kW/480Nm / 2.0T petrol (naturally aspirated turbo), 167kW/387Nm / 2.0T HEV petrol-hybrid, 255kW/648Nm combined, 9-speed automatic (HAT)

GWM Tank 500 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0T HEV petrol-hybrid, 255kW/648Nm combined (current SA-market standard powertrain) / 3.0L turbodiesel (confirmed for South African introduction September 2026, per GWM SA's…

Haval

Haval H6 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0T (H6 only - the SA-market H6 is 2.0T-only per this platform's own KC-000087, no 1.5T… / 1.5T (Jolion only, GW4B15/GW4G15K family) and 1 more

Haval Jolion - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T petrol (GW4B15A) / 1.5 NA petrol + DHT hybrid (GW4G15H) / 2.0T (H6 only - the SA-market H6 is 2.0T-only per this platform's own KC-000087, no 1.5T… and 2 more

Haval Jolion City - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T petrol (GW4B15A)

Haval Jolion Pro - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T petrol (GW4B15A) / 1.5 NA petrol + DHT hybrid (GW4G15H)

Honda

Honda Amaze - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2L SOHC i-VTEC naturally aspirated inline-4, 66kW at 6,000rpm / 110Nm at 4,800rpm,…

Honda Ballade - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC (naturally aspirated), CVT only / 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC (L15Z/L15ZF), naturally aspirated 4-cylinder, 89kW at 6,600rpm / 145Nm…

Honda Civic - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.8L R18Z1 naturally aspirated SOHC i-VTEC inline-4, 104kW/174Nm, CVT (Comfort/Elegance… / 1.5L L15B7 VTEC Turbo inline-4, 127kW/220Nm, CVT (Sport/Executive trims) and 1 more

Honda CR-V - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L VTEC Turbo (L15B7)

Honda Elevate - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L naturally aspirated DOHC i-VTEC inline-4, 89kW/145Nm - 6-speed manual (Comfort) or…

Honda Fit - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC naturally aspirated inline-4 (Comfort/Elegance/Executive petrol trims),… / 1.5L i-VTEC petrol-electric hybrid (e:HEV, Hybrid Executive trim), 90kW/253Nm system…

Honda HR-V - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L i-VTEC naturally aspirated inline-4 (Comfort trim), 88kW/145Nm, CVT only / 1.8L i-VTEC naturally aspirated inline-4 (Elegance trim), 105kW/172Nm, CVT only and 1 more

Honda HR-V 1.8 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L i-VTEC naturally aspirated inline-4 (Comfort trim), 88kW/145Nm, CVT only / 1.8L i-VTEC naturally aspirated inline-4 (Elegance trim), 105kW/172Nm, CVT only

Hyundai

Hyundai Accent - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6L Gamma (G4FC/G4FD family) - the dominant SA-market engine for this generation,… / 1.4L Gamma (less common in SA, not independently researched in this pass)

Hyundai Creta - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6L MPI petrol (naturally aspirated), 90kW/150Nm (2017-2020, 6-speed manual or automatic) / 1.6L CRDi turbodiesel, 94kW/260Nm (2017-2020, 6-speed automatic only) and 5 more

Hyundai Grand i10 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0L 3-cylinder petrol (naturally aspirated), 49kW/94Nm (current AI3 generation) / 1.2L 4-cylinder petrol (naturally aspirated), 61kW/114Nm (current AI3 generation,… and 2 more

Hyundai i20 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2L Kappa NA / 1.4L Kappa NA / 1.6L Gamma NA / 1.4L CRDi turbodiesel / 1.4L Sport (85kW, SA-only UniChip remap) and 2 more

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.2 CRDi D4HB (R-series turbodiesel, chain-driven camshaft) / R2.2 e-VGT

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi Elite - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.2 Smartstream CRDi (belt-driven camshaft, aluminium block) / D2.2 Smartstream / 2.2 CRDi D4HB (R-series turbodiesel, chain-driven camshaft) / R2.2 e-VGT

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi Premium - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.2 Smartstream CRDi (belt-driven camshaft, aluminium block) / D2.2 Smartstream

Hyundai Tucson - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L MPI petrol (naturally aspirated), 115kW/196Nm (TL generation, 2016-2021) / 1.6L T-GDI turbo petrol, 130kW/265Nm (150kW/290Nm in Sport variants) (TL generation,… and 7 more

Hyundai Venue - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6 MPI with IVT (CVT)

Infiniti

Infiniti FX37 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: VQ37VHR 3.7L naturally-aspirated petrol V6, paired with the JATCO JR710E… / VK50VE 5.0L naturally-aspirated petrol V8 (QX70/FX50 variant) - included in this card's…

Isuzu

Isuzu D-Max (2022+, current generation) - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 4JJ3-TCX / 3.0L 4JJ3 / 1.9L RZ4E-TC turbodiesel, 110kW/350Nm / 3.0L 4JJ3-TCX turbodiesel, 140kW/450Nm

Isuzu KB / D-Max - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.4L petrol (naturally aspirated), 112kW/233Nm / 2.5L turbodiesel (low-output/low-pressure), 58kW/170Nm and 2 more

Isuzu MU-X 1.9 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.9L RZ4E-TC turbodiesel, 110kW/350Nm / 3.0L 4JJ3-TCX turbodiesel, 140kW/450Nm

JAC

JAC T9 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L CTi turbodiesel / 2.0 CTi / Blue Whale 2.0L turbodiesel

Jaecoo

Jaecoo J7 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6T turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, 145kW/290Nm, paired with a 7-speed wet… / 1.6T turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, 145kW/290Nm, 7-speed wet dual-clutch…

Jaguar

Jaguar E-PACE - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L Ingenium petrol / Ingenium 2.0D I4 diesel

Jaguar F-PACE - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L Ingenium petrol / AJ126 / 3.0 / Ingenium 2.0D I4 diesel

Jaguar F-TYPE - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L Ingenium petrol / AJ126 / 3.0 / AJ133 / 5.0 / 3.0L AJ126 V6 Supercharged (2013-2017) - shares this card's steering/seatbelt/electrical… and 3 more

Jaguar XK - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 4.2L AJ34 V8 (naturally aspirated)

Jeep

Jeep Grand Cherokee - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.6L Pentastar V6 petrol (paired with ZF 8HP45) / 5.7L HEMI V8 petrol (paired with ZF 8HP70) / 6.4L SRT HEMI V8 petrol (paired with ZF 8HP70) and 1 more

Jeep Wrangler - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.8L EGH V6 petrol (JK, 2007-2011) / 3.6L Pentastar V6 petrol (JK, 2012-2018; JL, 2018+) / 2.0L I4 turbo petrol (JL, later model years) / 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (JL, later model years) and 1 more

Jetour

Jetour Dashing - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T turbopetrol, 6-speed DCT (Dashing/X70 Plus pre-July-2026-facelift, 115kW/230Nm) / 1.5T turbopetrol, 7-speed DCT (Dashing/X70 Plus post-July-2026-facelift, 125kW/270Nm; T1… and 3 more

Jetour T1 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T turbopetrol, 6-speed DCT (Dashing/X70 Plus pre-July-2026-facelift, 115kW/230Nm) / 1.5T turbopetrol, 7-speed DCT (Dashing/X70 Plus post-July-2026-facelift, 125kW/270Nm; T1… and 4 more

Jetour T1 1.5T - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5TD turbopetrol, 7-speed DCT, front-wheel drive (Edge and Aspire derivatives) / 2.0TD turbopetrol, 180kW/375Nm, 7-speed DCT, all-wheel drive (Xplora and Odyssey XWD…

Jetour T2 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T turbopetrol, 6-speed DCT (Dashing/X70 Plus pre-July-2026-facelift, 115kW/230Nm) / 1.5T turbopetrol, 7-speed DCT (Dashing/X70 Plus post-July-2026-facelift, 125kW/270Nm; T1… and 3 more

Jetour X70 Plus - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T turbopetrol, 6-speed DCT (Dashing/X70 Plus pre-July-2026-facelift, 115kW/230Nm) / 1.5T turbopetrol, 7-speed DCT (Dashing/X70 Plus post-July-2026-facelift, 125kW/270Nm; T1… and 2 more

Kia

Kia Forte - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Nu 2.0L GDI / Gamma 1.6L GDI / Theta 2.0L T-GDI / Theta 2.4L GDI / Kappa 1.6L GDI (hybrid application only)

Kia Optima - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Nu 2.0L GDI / Gamma 1.6L GDI / Theta 2.0L T-GDI / Theta 2.4L GDI / Kappa 1.6L GDI (hybrid application only)

Kia Optima 2.4 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.4L Theta II G4KJ GDI (naturally aspirated) / 2.4L Theta II G4KE MPI (naturally aspirated, non-GDI)

Kia Optima 2.4 EX - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.4L Theta II G4KJ GDI (naturally aspirated)

Kia Picanto - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0L Kappa 3-cylinder (naturally aspirated, chain-driven), 51kW/94Nm / 1.2L Kappa 4-cylinder (naturally aspirated, chain-driven), 65kW/120Nm and 4 more

Kia Sonet 1.0T EX DCT - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0L T-GDI Kappa turbo petrol (88kW/172Nm), paired exclusively with the 7-speed dry… / 1.0L T-GDI Kappa turbo petrol (998cc, 3-cylinder, 88kW/172Nm) - confirmed identical…

Kia Sonet 1.5 EX Auto CVT - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L Smartstream G1.5 MPi naturally-aspirated petrol (85kW/144Nm) with CVT automatic…

Kia Sportage - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Nu 2.0L GDI / Gamma 1.6L GDI / Theta 2.0L T-GDI / Theta 2.4L GDI / Kappa 1.6L GDI (hybrid application only)

Lamborghini

Lamborghini Aventador - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 6.5L 'L539' V12, naturally aspirated, 60-degree - across all Aventador variants per this…

Lamborghini Gallardo - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 5.0L V10 (2003-2008 model years): electronic multi-point sequential (port) fuel… / 5.2L V10 (LP560-4 onward, from the 2009 model year per the directly-fetched Autoblog… and 1 more

Lamborghini Huracan - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 5.2L V10, naturally aspirated, direct-injected - a shared architecture (per… / Transmission: a true 7-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox ('LDF' - Lamborghini Doppia…

Lamborghini Urus - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 (Lamborghini's own in-house-developed unit, shared…

Land Rover

Land Rover Defender - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L Ingenium I4 turbodiesel (D200/D250, formerly D200/D240) - four-cylinder diesel / 3.0L Ingenium I6 turbodiesel (D300) - six-cylinder diesel, subject to the real… and 7 more

Land Rover Discovery - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.7L TDV6 (Lion diesel V6) / 3.0L SDV6 (Lion diesel V6) / AJ126 / 3.0 / 3.0L SDV6 diesel / 5.0L V8 petrol

Land Rover Discovery 4 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.0L SDV6 diesel / 5.0L V8 petrol

Land Rover Discovery Sport - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L Ingenium diesel (eD4/TD4/SD4, later badged D150/D180/D200) - Land Rover's own… / 2.0L Ingenium petrol (Si4, later badged P200/P250/P290/P300) and 1 more

Land Rover Freelander - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.8L K-Series inline-4 petrol (naturally aspirated) / 2.0L TD4 (BMW M47-derived) inline-4 turbodiesel / 2.5L KV6 V6 petrol / 2.2L TD4 inline-4 turbodiesel (Ford Duratorq-derived) and 1 more

Land Rover Freelander 1 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.8L K-Series inline-4 petrol (naturally aspirated) / 2.0L TD4 (BMW M47-derived) inline-4 turbodiesel / 2.5L KV6 V6 petrol

Land Rover Freelander 2 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.2L TD4 inline-4 turbodiesel (Ford Duratorq-derived) / 3.2L i6 petrol (Volvo-sourced)

Land Rover LR2 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.2L TD4 inline-4 turbodiesel (Ford Duratorq-derived) / 3.2L i6 petrol (Volvo-sourced)

Land Rover Range Rover - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.0L V6 turbodiesel (TDV6) / 4.4L V8 turbodiesel (SDV8) / 3.0L V6 supercharged petrol (Si6) / 5.0L V8 supercharged petrol (LR-V8/Supercharged) and 9 more

Land Rover Range Rover Sport - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.7L TDV6 (Lion diesel V6) / 3.0L SDV6 (Lion diesel V6) / AJ126 / 3.0

Lexus

Lexus RX - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2GR-FE / 3.5

Mahindra

Mahindra Bolero - common problems & reliability

Applies to: m2Di 2.5L turbo-diesel, 4-cylinder, 52kW/200Nm (1.3 City and 1.5 City derivatives) or… / m2DiCR TA/TB 2.5L turbo-diesel, 4-cylinder, 46kW/195Nm (Maxitruck Plus derivative),…

Mahindra Pik Up - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.2L mHawk CRDe turbo-diesel - per this platform's own existing results.html research,…

Mahindra Scorpio - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.2L mHawk turbo-diesel (103kW/320Nm)

Mahindra Scorpio N - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.2L mHawk turbo-diesel, 129kW @ specified rpm / 400Nm, 6-speed automatic - the sole…

Mahindra XUV 3XO - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2L mFalcon G80 / mStallion TCMPFi turbo-petrol, 3-cylinder (81-82kW / 200Nm) - fitted… / 1.5L turbo-diesel (86kW / 300Nm) - fitted to the earlier 2019-2023 XUV300 only; per…

Mahindra XUV 7XO - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L mStallion TGDi turbo-petrol, 149kW @ 5,000rpm / 380Nm @ 1,750-3,000rpm, 6-speed… / 2.2L mHawk turbo-diesel, 114kW/380Nm (6-speed manual) or 136kW/450Nm (6-speed automatic)…

Maserati

Maserati GranCabrio - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 4.2L Ferrari-built F136 UD V8 (4,244cc), 298kW/405PS - base GranTurismo, 2007-2012 / 4.7L Ferrari-built F136 V8 (4,691cc, variants YE/YK/YP/YQ/YS depending on exact…

Mazda

Mazda 2 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L petrol (naturally aspirated), 85kW/148Nm, 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic

Mazda 3 MPS - common problems & reliability

Applies to: MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo

Mazda 323 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: B3 1.3L Carburettor

Mazda BT-50 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.0L WEAT (also badged WEC/WET in related applications) 4-cylinder DOHC turbo diesel,…

Mazda CX-30 2.0 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L Skyactiv-G petrol (naturally aspirated) / 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol (naturally aspirated)

Mazda CX-5 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L Skyactiv-G petrol (naturally aspirated) / 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol (naturally aspirated) / 2.0L Skyactiv-G petrol (naturally aspirated), 121kW/213Nm and 3 more

Mazda Mazda3 2.0 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L Skyactiv-G petrol (naturally aspirated) / 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol (naturally aspirated)

McLaren

McLaren 600LT - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.8L M838TE twin-turbocharged V8 - 441kW/592bhp (600PS) @ 7,500rpm, 620Nm/457lb-ft @…

McLaren 650S - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.8L M838T twin-turbocharged V8 - 453kW/616PS @ 7,500rpm, 601Nm @ 3,000rpm (MP4-12C,…

McLaren 720S - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 4.0L M840T twin-turbocharged V8, 530kW/710hp @ 7,500rpm, 770Nm @ 5,500rpm (2017-2023)

Mercedes-AMG

Mercedes-AMG A 45 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M139 / 2.0T / 2.0 / A45 / A45 S / CLA45 / CLA45 S / GLA45 / GLA45 S

Mercedes-AMG AMG GT - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 4.0L M178 twin-turbocharged V8 (all road-going trims) - 340kW/456hp/600Nm (GT),…

Mercedes-AMG C63 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed wet multi-plate clutch transmission (2015-2018 pre-facelift)… / M177 4.0L twin-turbo V8, wet-sump lubrication, cross-plane crankshaft, single-scroll…

Mercedes-AMG C63 AMG - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M156 6.2L naturally-aspirated V8 (factory-badged '6.3' despite true 6.2L displacement) -… / M156 6.2L naturally-aspirated V8 (factory-badged '6.3') and 1 more

Mercedes-AMG C63 AMG Black Series - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M156 6.2L naturally-aspirated V8 with forged pistons and connecting rods, hardened…

Mercedes-AMG C63 AMG Edition 507 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M156 6.2L naturally-aspirated V8 with forged pistons and connecting rods (technology…

Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M139I 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 with an electrically-assisted turbocharger (F1-derived)…

Mercedes-AMG S63 AMG - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M156 6.2L NA V8 (badged 6.3, 2007-2009 pre-facelift) / M157 5.5L biturbo V8 (2010-2013 facelift)

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz C-Class - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M276 / M278 / 3.0 / 4.6 / M274 / 2.0 / M272 / M273

Mercedes-Benz C180 CGI - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M271 / M271 EVO / 1.8

Mercedes-Benz E 500 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M113 5.0L NA V8 (2003-2005 pre-facelift) / M273 5.5L NA V8 (2006-2009 facelift, badged E500 in South Africa/RoW markets - the US…

Mercedes-Benz E-Class - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M276 / M278 / 3.0 / 4.6 / M274 / 2.0 / M272 / M273

Mercedes-Benz GL - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M276 / M278 / 3.0 / 4.6 / M272 / M273

Mercedes-Benz GLE - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M276 / M278 / 3.0 / 4.6

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M256 3.0L petrol mild-hybrid (GLE450/GLE53) / OM654 2.0L diesel (GLE300d/350d) / OM656 2.9L diesel (GLE400d/450d)

Mercedes-Benz ML - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M276 / M278 / 3.0 / 4.6 / M272 / M273

Mercedes-Benz S-Class - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M276 / M278 / 3.0 / 4.6 / M272 / M273

Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 5.5L naturally aspirated V8 (M152)

MG

MG ZS EV - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Fully electric - Mk1 pre-facelift, 44.5kWh battery (2019-2021 launch spec, real…

MG ZS Pro - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T 125kW/275Nm turbopetrol, CVT

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi ASX - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L 4B10 naturally aspirated petrol - confirmed as the dominant South African-market… / 6-speed INVECS-III CVT (automatic variants), or 5/6-speed manual - both confirmed…

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L naturally aspirated petrol, 110kW/198Nm, 6-speed CVT / 1.5L turbocharged petrol, 110kW/250Nm, 6-speed CVT

Mitsubishi Outlander - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.4L petrol, JATCO CVT8 (2014-2021 generation - referred to in some SA listings and… / 2.5L DOHC direct-injection petrol, 135kW/245Nm, current 'CVT-X' 8-speed-simulated CVT…

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.4L 4N15 MIVEC turbodiesel, 133kW/430Nm, 8-speed automatic - confirmed via Mitsubishi…

Mitsubishi Triton - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.5L 4D56 DI-D turbodiesel (older generations) / 2.4L 4N15 MIVEC turbodiesel, 133kW/430Nm (MQ generation, 5-speed Aisin automatic) and 1 more

Nissan

Nissan 370Z - common problems & reliability

Applies to: VQ37VHR 3.7L naturally-aspirated V6, 245kW at 7,000rpm/363Nm at 5,200rpm per Nissan…

Nissan Almera - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L HR15DE naturally aspirated petrol

Nissan D23 Navara - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.3L YS23DDTT twin-turbo turbodiesel / 2.5L YD25DDTi turbodiesel

Nissan GT-R - common problems & reliability

Applies to: GR6 6-speed dual-clutch transaxle (fitted to every VR38DETT-powered R35 GT-R) / VR38DETT 3.8L twin-turbo V6 with GR6 dual-clutch transaxle - applies to the whole… and 1 more

Nissan Juke - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6 (HR16DE, naturally aspirated) with Xtronic CVT (Jatco JF015E / CVT7) / 1.6 DIG-T Turbo (MR16DDT) with Xtronic CVT (Jatco JF016E on later production, an uprated… and 1 more

Nissan Magnite - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0L naturally-aspirated 3-cylinder, 53kW/96Nm - paired with 5-speed manual or EZ-Shift… / 1.0L turbocharged 3-cylinder (HRA0 engine code), 74kW/160Nm (5-speed manual) or… and 1 more

Nissan Navara - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.5L YD25DDTi turbodiesel / 2.3L YS23DDTT twin-turbo turbodiesel

Nissan NP200 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6L 8V petrol (K7M, Renault-sourced, naturally aspirated), 64kW/128Nm / 1.6L 16V petrol (naturally aspirated), 77kW/148Nm (introduced May 2009, discontinued 2022) and 2 more

Nissan NP300 Hardbody - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.5L YD25DDTi turbodiesel

Nissan Qashqai - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.3L turbocharged petrol, 110kW/250Nm, Xtronic CVT / 1.2L turbocharged petrol (1.2 DIG-T, engine code HRA2DDT), 85kW/190Nm

Nissan Sabre - common problems & reliability

Applies to: SR20DE 2.0L (53J 4R)

Nissan Sentra - common problems & reliability

Applies to: GA16DE 1.6L DOHC 16V

Nissan X-Trail - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.5L QR25DE (naturally aspirated petrol)

Omoda

Omoda C5 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5T turbopetrol, 115kW/230Nm, CVT, front-wheel drive - the base/BX and EX-equivalent C5… / 1.5T turbopetrol, 115kW/230Nm, paired exclusively with a CVT (continuously variable…

Omoda C5 GT - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6T turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, 145kW/290Nm, 7-speed wet dual-clutch…

Opel

Opel Astra - common problems & reliability

Applies to: X16SZR 1.6L 8V / Z16SE 1.6L 8V

Opel Astra J - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.4L A14NET turbo (103kW) / 1.4L B14NET turbo (revised)

Opel Corsa - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0T EcoFlex turbopetrol (3-cylinder), 85kW/170Nm (2015-March 2019) or 66kW/170Nm (March… / 1.4L naturally aspirated petrol, 66kW/130Nm (5th generation, Enjoy trim, automatic only) and 2 more

Opel Corsa Lite - common problems & reliability

Applies to: PureTech EB2 1.2L Inline-3 / 1.0T EcoFlex turbopetrol (3-cylinder), 85kW/170Nm (2015-March 2019) or 66kW/170Nm (March… and 3 more

Opel Corsa Utility - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.4L petrol / 1.6L petrol / 1.8L petrol

Opel Grandland - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6L EP6FDT turbo inline-4, 130kW/178hp (first-generation Grandland X, 2017-2024, PSA… / 1.6L EP6FADTXD turbo inline-4, up to 134kW/300Nm (South African spec, GS Line)…

Opel Kadett - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6L (160i) / 2.0L (200i)

Opel Kadett Superboss - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L C20XE DOHC 16V, Superboss-spec: Cosworth-designed/'Coscast' cylinder head,…

Opel Mokka - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.4L A14NET turbo inline-4 (120-140PS local-market tune; overboost-rated up to 232PS in… / 1.6L A16XER naturally aspirated inline-4, 115PS - first-generation 'Mokka A', GM Gamma… and 3 more

Opel Mokka X - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.4L A14NET turbo inline-4 (120-140PS local-market tune; overboost-rated up to 232PS in… / 1.6L A16XER naturally aspirated inline-4, 115PS - first-generation 'Mokka A', GM Gamma… and 1 more

Peugeot

Peugeot 2008 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: PureTech EB2 1.2L Inline-3

Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech Allure - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2 PureTech turbopetrol (EB2 family) paired with the EAT6 6-speed torque-converter… / 1.2 PureTech turbopetrol (EB2 family) paired with the EAT8 8-speed torque-converter…

Peugeot 2008 1.6 HDi Active - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6 HDi (DV6 family) turbodiesel - South African-market power output/engine sub-code…

Peugeot 2008 1.6 VTi - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6 VTi 120 naturally aspirated petrol (BMW/PSA 'Prince' engine family, EC5-family…

Porsche

Porsche 718 Boxster - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 986/987.1 Boxster/Boxster S (1996-2008): M96 (986, 1996-2004) and M97 (987.1, 2005-2008)… / 981 Boxster/Boxster S (2012-2016): 2.7L and 3.4L MA1 direct-injection… and 1 more

Porsche 718 Cayman - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 987.1 Cayman/Cayman S (2006-2008): 2.7L M97 (Cayman) and 3.4L M97 (Cayman S)… / 981 Cayman/Cayman S (2012-2016): 2.7L and 3.4L MA1 direct-injection naturally-aspirated… and 1 more

Porsche 911 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M96 water-cooled flat-six, 3.4L/3.6L (996 Carrera, 1998-2004) / M97 water-cooled flat-six, 3.6L/3.8L (997 Carrera/Carrera S, 2005-2008, revised… and 1 more

Porsche 911 GT3 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Mezger 3.6L naturally-aspirated flat-six (GT1-race-derived), dry-sump - 996 GT3 and 996… / Mezger 3.6L naturally-aspirated flat-six - 997.1 GT3 and 997.1 GT3 RS, 2006-2009 model… and 5 more

Porsche 911 Turbo - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Mezger 3.6L twin-turbocharged flat-six, GT1-race-derived, dry-sump, Nikasil-coated… / Mezger 3.6L twin-turbocharged flat-six, same core architecture with Variable Turbine… and 2 more

Porsche Carrera GT - common problems & reliability

Applies to: M80/01 5.7L (5,733cc) naturally-aspirated 68-degree V10, DOHC 40-valve, dry-sump,…

Porsche Macan - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.0T V6 (EA839) / 3.0 / 3.6T V6 / 3.6

Renault

Renault Duster - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6L 16-valve petrol (naturally aspirated), 75kW/145Nm (first generation, 4x2 only,… / 1.5L dCi turbodiesel, 80kW/240Nm, 6-speed manual (both generations, 4x2 or 4x4 on first… and 2 more

Renault Kwid - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0L 3-cylinder petrol (naturally aspirated), 50kW/91Nm, 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT / 1.0L SCe naturally aspirated 3-cylinder petrol, 50kW/91Nm - confirmed via cars.co.za's… and 1 more

Renault Logan - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L dCi (K9K) turbodiesel

Renault Triber - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0-litre (999cc) naturally aspirated 3-cylinder petrol ('SCe'/'ENERGY' badging, engine… / Applies regardless of engine/transmission variant - this is a body-hardware (bonnet… and 1 more

SEAT

SEAT Cordoba - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EA111 1.2 12V (BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CGPC)

Skoda

Skoda Fabia - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EA111 1.2 12V (BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CGPC)

Skoda Kodiaq - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.4 TSI (EA211 family, first-generation, 2016-2021) / 1.5 TSI Evo mild-hybrid (EA211evo family, 110kW/250Nm, second-generation from 2023) and 3 more

Subaru

Subaru BRZ - common problems & reliability

Applies to: FA20 / FB20 / 2.0

Subaru Forester 2.0i - common problems & reliability

Applies to: FB20 / FB25 / 2.0 / 2.5 / Lineartronic CVT / TR580 / FA20

Subaru Forester 2.0XT - common problems & reliability

Applies to: FB25 / FB20 / 2.5 / 2.0

Subaru Forester 2.5i - common problems & reliability

Applies to: FB20 / FB25 / 2.0 / 2.5 / Lineartronic CVT / TR580

Subaru Impreza WRX - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EJ255 / EJ257 / 2.5

Subaru WRX - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EJ255 / EJ257 / 2.5 / FA20DIT / 2.0

Subaru XV 2.0i - common problems & reliability

Applies to: FB20 / FB25 / 2.0 / 2.5 / Lineartronic CVT / TR580 / FA20

Suzuki

Suzuki Baleno - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.4L petrol (naturally aspirated) (earlier specification) / 1.5L K15B petrol (naturally aspirated), 77kW/138Nm (current specification) and 2 more

Suzuki Dzire - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2L K12M naturally aspirated petrol, 61kW/113Nm (2018-2024, third generation)

Suzuki Ertiga - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L K15B naturally aspirated petrol, 77kW/138Nm, 5-speed manual - confirmed via a…

Suzuki Fronx - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L K15B naturally aspirated petrol, 77kW/138Nm, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic -…

Suzuki Grand Vitara - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L K15B naturally aspirated petrol, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic - confirmed as… / 1.5L K15C mild-hybrid petrol, 6-speed automatic, AllGrip AWD - listed for South Africa…

Suzuki Jimny - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L K15B petrol (JB74 generation) / 1.5L petrol, 75kW/130Nm, 5-speed manual (GL) or 5-speed manual/4-speed automatic (GLX),…

Suzuki S-Presso AGS - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0L K10B 3-cylinder (naturally aspirated petrol)

Suzuki Swift - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2L K12M naturally aspirated petrol, 63kW/113Nm pre-2015 update (2011-2017 ZC62) / 1.2L K12M naturally aspirated petrol, 62kW/115Nm post-2015 update (2011-2017 ZC62) and 8 more

Suzuki Vitara Brezza - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L K15B petrol (naturally aspirated), 77kW/138Nm - the only engine ever fitted to the… / 1.5L K15B petrol (naturally aspirated), 77kW/138Nm, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic

Tata

Tata Curvv 1.2T - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2T Revotron - turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol, 1199cc, 88kW at 5,500rpm / 170Nm at…

Tata Harrier 2.0TD - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0 Kryotec turbodiesel - Fiat/Stellantis-derived Multijet-architecture 4-cylinder,… / 2.0 Kryotec turbodiesel - Fiat/Stellantis-derived Multijet-architecture 4-cylinder,…

Tata Punch 1.2 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.2L naturally aspirated 3-cylinder Revotron petrol - 63kW/113Nm in Tiago (all three SA…

Toyota

Toyota Agya - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0L 1KR-VE 3-cylinder petrol (DOHC, multi-point injection, VVT-i) / 1.0L 3-cylinder petrol (naturally aspirated, Daihatsu-sourced), 49kW/89Nm, 5-speed…

Toyota Avanza - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.3L K3-VE (Daihatsu-designed, OEM-supplied to Toyota) / 1.5L 3SZ-VE, 80kW

Toyota Conquest - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2E 1.3L SOHC 12V (Conquest 130)

Toyota Corolla - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2ZR-FE / 2ZR-FAE / 1.8 / 1.8L (XS trim) / 2.0L M20A-FKS (XR trim) / 1ZZ-FE 1.8L / 3ZZ-FE 1.6L / 4ZZ-FE 1.4L / 1.4 D-4D / 1.4D / 1ND-TV / 2.0 D-4D / 1AD-FTV

Toyota Corolla Cross - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.8L petrol (2ZR-FE) / 1.8L Atkinson hybrid (2ZR-FXE)

Toyota Fortuner - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1GR-FE / 4.0 / 1GD-FTV / 2.8 GD-6 / 2GD-FTV / 2.4 GD-6 / 1KD-FTV / 3.0 D-4D / 2KD-FTV / 2.5 D-4D

Toyota GR Supra - common problems & reliability

Applies to: B58B30 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 (BMW-sourced) - 250kW/500Nm (2019-2022, 8-speed…

Toyota HiAce - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1GD-FTV / 2GD-FTV / 2.8 GD-6 / 2.4 GD-6

Toyota Hilux - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1GR-FE / 4.0 / 1GD-FTV / 2.8 GD-6 / 2GD-FTV / 2.4 GD-6 / 1KD-FTV / 3.0 D-4D / 2KD-FTV / 2.5 D-4D / 2.7 VVTi / 2700i / 2TR-FE

Toyota Land Cruiser - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1VD-FTV 4.5L V8 twin-turbo diesel / 3UR-FE 5.7L V8 petrol

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 3.3 twin-turbo diesel (F33A-FTV), 225kW / 3.3D / F33A-FTV / 3.5 twin-turbo petrol (V35A-FTS), 305kW / 3.5T / V35A-FTS

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 4.5L V8 turbodiesel (1VD-FTV), 151kW/430Nm

Toyota Prado - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1KD-FTV / 3.0 D-4D / 1GD-FTV / 2GD-FTV / 2.8 GD-6 / 2.4 GD-6 / 3.0L D-4D turbodiesel (1KD-FTV), 120kW/400Nm (SA launch 2009 to October 2020) and 6 more

Toyota Quantum - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.8L GD-6 turbodiesel (1GD-FTV), 115kW/420Nm (Quantum-specific tune, VX range)

Toyota RAV4 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1AZ-FE / 2.0 / 2.0 VVT-i / 2AZ-FE / 2.4 / 2.4 VVT-i

Toyota Starlet - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.4L Suzuki K14B (Gen1, Sep 2020-May 2022) / 1.5L Suzuki K15B (Gen2, May 2022-present) / 1.4L K14B naturally aspirated petrol (68kW/130Nm) - SA launch spec, Sept 2020 onward and 1 more

Toyota Tazz - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2E 1.3L SOHC 12V

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Amarok - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0 TDI (single-cab and double-cab) / 2.0 TDI, 110kW (SA-market base engine) / 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel, 184kW (top-spec, shared with Ford Ranger/Everest)

Volkswagen Beetle - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L TDI Common Rail (CBEA - 2009 Jetta/Jetta Wagon only) / 2.0L TDI Common Rail (CJAA - 2010-2014 Golf/Jetta Sedan/Jetta SportWagen/Golf Wagon,… / EA888 1.8L TSI / EA888 2.0L TSI and 6 more

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 2.0L TDI Common Rail (CBEA - 2009 Jetta/Jetta Wagon only) / 2.0L TDI Common Rail (CJAA - 2010-2014 Golf/Jetta Sedan/Jetta SportWagen/Golf Wagon,…

Volkswagen CC - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EA888 1.8L TSI / EA888 2.0L TSI / 1.8 TSI / 1.8T / 2.0 TSI / 2.0T / 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TFSI

Volkswagen Citi Golf - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.4i fuel-injected inline-four (VeloCiti 1.4i variant, 2006-2007) / 1.6i fuel-injected inline-four, Volkswagen Polo-family AFX-code engine, 74kW/108Nm @…

Volkswagen Citi Golf Velociti - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.4i fuel-injected inline-four (VeloCiti 1.4i variant, 2006-2007) / 1.6i fuel-injected inline-four, Volkswagen Polo-family AFX-code engine, 74kW/108Nm @…

Volkswagen Golf - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0 TSI / 1.2 TSI / 1.4 TSI (up to ~150 PS/250 Nm, including the Polo GTI Mk5/6R and Mk6/6C 1.4 TSI… / 1.6 TDI / EA888 Gen 2 / EA888 Gen 3 / 1.8 TSI / 1.8T / 2.0 TSI / 2.0T and 8 more

Volkswagen Jetta - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EA888 Gen 2 / EA888 Gen 3 / 1.8 TSI / 1.8T / 2.0 TSI / 2.0T / 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TFSI / 2.0L TDI Common Rail (CBEA - 2009 Jetta/Jetta Wagon only) and 5 more

Volkswagen Passat - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EA888 Gen 2 / EA888 Gen 3 / 1.8 TSI / 1.8T / 2.0 TSI / 2.0T / 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TFSI / EA888 1.8L TSI / EA888 2.0L TSI / EA113 1.8T 20V and 1 more

Volkswagen Polo - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0 TSI / 1.2 TSI / 1.4 TSI (up to ~150 PS/250 Nm, including the Polo GTI Mk5/6R and Mk6/6C 1.4 TSI… / 1.6 TDI / CAYC / EA211 1.0 TSI / EA111 1.2 12V (BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CGPC) and 3 more

Volkswagen Polo Vivo - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.6 TDI / CAYC / CLP / CLPA / CLPB / 1.4 / BAH / 1.6

Volkswagen T-Cross - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.0 TSI / 1.2 TSI / 1.4 TSI (up to ~150 PS/250 Nm, including the Polo GTI Mk5/6R and Mk6/6C 1.4 TSI… / 1.6 TDI / EA211 1.0 TSI and 3 more

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI R-Line - common problems & reliability

Applies to: 1.5L TSI turbopetrol four-cylinder, 110kW, 7-speed DSG (added South Africa Q1 2020)

Volkswagen Tiguan - common problems & reliability

Applies to: EA888 Gen 2 / EA888 Gen 3 / 1.8 TSI / 1.8T / 2.0 TSI / 2.0T / 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TFSI / EA888 1.8L TSI / EA888 2.0L TSI

Volvo

Volvo EX30 - common problems & reliability

Applies to: Fully electric - Single Motor (RWD) and Twin Motor Performance (AWD, 315kW/543Nm…